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French toast with crème anglaise served with fresh berries, a special-occasion breakfast or dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day.

French Toast with Crème Anglaise for Special Occasions

Author: Veena Azmanov
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 24
Adjust Servings Here: 4 slices

Description

Elegant, dessert-style French toast served with a silky vanilla custard sauce—perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any breakfast worth celebrating.

Ingredients 

For the Creme Anglaise

  • 360 ml (1½ cup) Whole milk
  • 4 large Eggs yolks
  • 65 g (⅓ cup) Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla bean paste
  • Pinch of salt

For the French Toast

  • 180 ml (¾ cup) Whole milk
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • Pinch Salt
  • 8 slices Brioche sandwich bread or challah
  • 2 - 4 tbsp Butter for cooking

For Serving

  • Fresh berries - (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries) or Powdered sugar, Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls, Mint leaves

Instructions

Make the Crème Anglaise

  • In a saucepan, heat the milk (or cream) over medium heat until just steaming. Do not boil.
    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until pale and slightly thickened.
    Slowly pour the warm milk into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon (170–175°F / 77–80°C).
    Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla, and strain if needed. Set aside warm or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Make French Toast

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt.
    Dip each slice of bread briefly into the mixture, coating both sides without soaking.
    Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt a little butter.
    Cook the bread slices for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
    Keep warm while finishing the remaining slices.
  • Plating - Spoon crème anglaise onto the plate first, then add the French toast.
    Finish with fresh berries, powdered sugar, or shaved chocolate.
    Serve one or two slices per person for an elegant presentation.

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